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Avon woman walks in defiance of MS Clayton’s Justine Weatherman Page 8 doesn’t let eye condition prevent her from seeing a bright future. Pages 4-5

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Rick Myers Publisher Chris Cornwall Editor Brian Kelly Chief Executive Officer Haleigh Inscore Starving artist? Abby Westman takes time out of exhibiting at Artscape, April 22, at the Avon-Washington Township Public Library. Westman, a senior at Director of Operations Established Avon High School, who plans to purse art education at Indiana State University, was one of several “Millennial”artist participating in the annual spring event Debbie Abshier that raises money for library books. Photo by Rick Myers April 2008 Advertising Services Manager Erin Schwein Advertising 6319 E US Hwy 36, Ste 3C, Mailbox #16, Avon, IN 46123 Ph: (317) 451-4088 My dad and We moved to I actually grew Times-Leader Publications, LLC brothers would Speedway in up in Speedway ©2017. All Rights Reserved religiously go to November 1965. before moving face the race every My husband was to Plainfield. The Hendricks County ICON is published year. I didn’t go to my first race a big race fan and went every I remember being little and by Times-Leader Publica- to face until I was 18. For me it was more year. We held 12 tickets for each camping out in the back yard. tions, LLC. Content pub- about the people watching than race and his army buddies would We lived so close that my lished alongside this icon is the car watching. But growing come to our little house every parents would just walk around sponsored by one of our val- up in Speedway, we only lived year. Of course, much of my and watch the madness in the ued advertisers. Sponsored Q: Do you a mile from the track and used time was spent in the kitchen, Coca-Cola field--we used to live content is produced or to park cars in the driveway and but they all had fun (laughing). across the street. We couldn’t go commissioned by advertis- have an Indy front yard. We would make 10 He continued to go until he to church on Sunday because ers working in tandem with Times-Leader’s or 20 bucks by the end of the passed. After that, my youngest there was nowhere to park. Now sales representatives. Sponsored content 500 tradition day, depending how big the cars son took over the tickets. He’s a that I have kids, we really don’t may not reflect the views of The Hendricks or memory to were – we hoped for Pintos and Lutientant for the Westfield Police anything special. My husband is County ICON publisher, editorial staff or Horizons. Department. Now he goes every from Wisconsin and he thinks it graphic design team. The Hendricks County year and actually volunteers for is really neat. He goes to the race ICON is devoted to clearly differentiating share? Impact to measure fire suits for about every other year. between sponsored content and editorial Rhonda Loeffler, content. Potential advertisers interested in Pittsboro the drivers. sponsored content should call (317) 451- Reba Gentry, Brandy Prather, 4088 or email [email protected]. Speedway Plainfield May 1-19, 2017 Hendricks County ICON 3 COMMUNITY myICON.info A great set of pipes By Chris Cornwall Plainfield United Methodist Church, 600 With more than 3,500 pipes in total, the new Simmons Street, will unveil a newly con- pipe organ is one of the largest instruments structed pipe organ during a free celebra- in Indiana. It also features repurposed tion concert Sunday, May 7 at 4 p.m. The pipes from a 1920s historic pipe organ and new instrument was built inside the PUMC PUMC’s 1970s Schantz pipe organ. sanctuary by Reynolds Associates, a pipe or- “We needed an instrument that could gan firm out of Marion, IN. serve everyone’s needs,” Michael Pettry said, One PUMC member, Vern Sullenger, a the current music director at PUMC. “It is retired enigeer, was part of the project from not just a museum piece, this instrument is the very beginning. Over a decade ago, the meant to be played, and we encourage ev- former music director informed Sullenger eryone, not just members of PUMC, to play it.” that the old Schantz organ that once graced Although instrument is made up of 3,500 the sanctuary was beginning to fail. pipes, what makes the organ special is its “Something had to be done,” said Sul- breadth of sound from its many ranks says lenger. “Our initial thoughts were to repair it, Pettry. but the more we looked into it, we found it “A pipe organ isn’t really measured by would ultimately cost more to repair it than the number of pipes, but by the number it was worth.” of ranks, like an army. The instrument used Sullenger, along with another member, to have 19 ranks, now it has 51. In terms of Zoe Willtrout, became a two-person com- breadth and the spectrum of sound it pro- mittee for the organ project. After a years’ vides, it is one of the best in the community.” long fundraising effort, the congregation Plainfield United Methodist Church was able to put together enough money, welcomes everyone to worship, activities, mostly from gifts made by church members, events, and programs of the church. Classic to begin construction on the new organ. Sunday morning worship featuring the new Most of the parts were made off site says pipe organ is at 8:30 a.m., 9:50 a.m., and Sullenger. But he was present almost every 11:10 a.m. with NewDay Praise Worship at day while it was assembled and contributed 9:50 a.m. To learn more, please visit pumc. (hands-on) with his engineering expertise. org or call (317) 839-2319. Vern Sullenger poses in front of the newly constructed pipe organ at Plainfield United Methodist Church. The organ is a four-manual (keyboard) Sullenger was an integral part of the project from start to finish. Photo by Chris Cornwall instrument comprised of 51 ranks of pipes. 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By Becky Schroer COVER STORY Justine Boot Camp for Veterans with Disabilities led Weatherman, to her selection as a festival princess. Com- 23, of Clayton is one of 33 Indianapolis 500 munity involvement, communications skills Festival princesses. While that is a major ac- and academic performance are among the complishment, she has achieved an even selection criteria. greater feat – one that will continue to chal- Justine, during her senior year at Cascade, lenge her the rest of her life. was chosen as the Plainfield Optimist Club’s The Purdue University Masters of Busi- representative to the Distinguished Young ness Administration (MBA) student has a Woman state scholarship program. It was genetic disorder called Stargardt disease, there that she met other young ladies with or juvenile macular degeneration – an eye whom she kept in contact and later learned condition that causes progressive vision loss that they, including Bonnie England of Tri- to the center of her eyes. In Justine’s case, West Hendricks High School, had become she cannot see items in front of her but can Indianapolis 500 Festival princesses. After see through the side of her eyes, or periph- completing an online application and two erally. interview rounds, Justine now finds herself “I am going to make sure it doesn’t im- joining them. pact what I do. I want to be involved. You “I love Indiana, and I love my hometown just cannot not live your life,” Justine said and Indianapolis,” she said as reasons for her she told herself in seventh grade when Star- involvement. “I am looking forward to being gardt was diagnosed. She also attributes able to have a unique role in the 500 Festi- the support of her dad Shannon, mom val and with the Indianapolis Motor Speed- Margaret and her older sister Jessica to her way,” she added. determination. The fun and responsibilities are just be- She also credits the note-takers, assist- ginning. So far, Justine and the 32 other ed technology, her Purdue mentors, and princesses have toured the Indianapolis knowing what her limits are. Transportation Motor Speedway, participated in Flashes for can be difficult, she said, because she can- Hope which benefits children with cancer, not drive. However, she tries to find places and handed out Indianapolis Motor Speed- where she can walk. way key chains at an Indiana Pacers’ game. And she certainly is living her life. She In May, she will participate in 500 Festival- has earned her bachelor’s degree in eco- related programs she has organized or is nomics from Purdue; completed two col- assisting with: 500 Festival-related presenta- lege internships at The Boeing Company in tions to high school mass media classes, Mill Philadelphia, PA, and Charleston, SC; and Creek Community Swim Team’s Indianapolis upon her May graduation, will be moving to 500-themed relay race night; and a ribbon Melbourne, FL, where she will work in the cutting at Walking for Dreams, benefitting aerospace system division’s supply chain ro- organizations such as the Indiana Blind Chil- tational program at Northrop Grumman, an dren’s Foundation, which is affiliated with aerospace and defense company. the Indiana School for the Blind. Justine was fortunate to attend the na- And that’s just the beginning. Justine is tional Career Opportunities for Students especially looking forward to the 500 Fes- with Disabilities Summit during her sopho- tival’s Kids’ Day on May 13, state-wide out- more year at Purdue and then, as a student reach projects, and, of course, the Indianap- ambassador, she attended the Career Op- olis 500 Festival Parade and the Indianapolis portunities for Students with Disabilities 500 Race. Conference during her graduate studies. It “I am excited about the events in my was during these events she made her ca- community. We have a lot of cool stuff in reer connections. May, and I get to do the events with 32 Justine also swam on the Cascade High other amazing women from other colleges School and Mill Creek Community swim and communities throughout the state,” teams, the latter of which she continues to Justine said. assist in the summer. That and her involve- ment with Purdue’s Krannert Graduate Student Association and Purdue’s Disability Resource Center’s mentor program, and as Justine Weatherman at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade downtown. Photo by Jesse Weatherman a graduate assistant for the Entrepreneur Cover photo by Katherine Cole May 1-19, 2017 Hendricks County ICON 5 COMMUNITY myICON.info I AM THE CO-OP

Justine Weatherman, 2017 500 Festival Princess, is the pride of Cascade High School. Photo by Rick Myers

CULTIVATING INDIANA’S NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS The 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by Reis-Nichols Jewelers, celebrates Indiana’s most civic-minded, academically driven young women. Each year, 33 college-aged women are selected as 500 Festival Princesses and serve as ambassa- dors of the 500 Festival, their hometowns, and their colleges/universities. Serving as a 500 Festival Princess provides young women with once-in-a-life-time experiences and countless opportunities for leadership and professional development. Since the program’s founding in 1959, more than 1,800 Indiana women have experienced the honor of being selected as a 500 Festival Princess. Each 500 Festival Princess will participate in the program’s personal and profes- sional development initiative, further empowering participants to make a profound impact within their community and the state of Indiana. In addition, each 500 Festival Princess will receive a $1,000 scholarship, made possible by Marlyne Sexton, an India- napolis philanthropist and president of The Sexton Companies. In the months leading up to May, 500 Festival Princesses are involved with state- wide outreach programs, including visits to hospitals, schools and various youth pro- grams. Princesses will attend and volunteer at all 500 Festival events throughout the month of May, are present at various Indianapolis Motor Speedway functions, and participate in the pre-race ceremonies and Victory Circle celebration for the Indianap- In our community, power is more olis 500. than just electricity. BENEFITS Each 500 Festival Princess will receive the following: • Opportunity to serve as an ambassador for the 500 Festival, the Indianapolis Mo- Visit HendricksPower.com to tor Speedway, city of Indianapolis and state of Indiana discover the power of your co-op. • $1,000 scholarship to assist with educational expenses • Personal and professional development experiences • Networking opportunities with business and community leaders • Complimentary clothing to wear to various appearances • Custom-made jewelry Additional support of the 500 Festival Princess Program is provided by: Indianapolis Motor Speed- way, Vera Bradley, Reis-Nichols Jewelers, BKD, RaeLynn’s Boutique and The Sanctuary on Penn.

Source: http://www.500festival.com/college-programs/princess-program/overview/ May 1-19, 2017 6 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info COMMUNITY BEHINDtheBADGE HC ICON News Quiz How well do you know your Hendricks County community? Banich honors family and community Test your current event knowledge with a little Q&A!

For Brownsburg resident Brian Banich, serving as a fireman is an opportunity to honor his Indianapolis 500 Princess, Justine Central Normal College became family while providing assistance to the community. Banich has aspired to serve all his life, 1 Weatherman, earned her bach- 4 the main educational institution following in the footsteps of his grandfather Tom Jordan, who retired from the Indianapolis elor’s degree in economics from what in Hendricks County in the late 1800s, Fire Department in 1976. Banich works at IFD Station 20. He and wife Juli are raising three university? but its origins lead back to which boys ages 2-11 and are active within the Brownsburg community. A. Indiana Montgomery county city? B. Butler A. Ladoga C. Purdue B. Crawfordsville D. Notre Dame C. Whitesville D. Garfield The National Garden Bureau has 2 declared 2017 the year of what The new pipe organ located in family of plants? 5 the sanctuary of Plainfield United A. Brassica Methodist Church includes 3,500 pipes. B. Apiaceae How many ranks does it have? C. Musaceae A. 19 D. Solanaceae B. 38 C. 51 What is the title of theme song of D. 60 3 The Andy Griffith Show? A. The Ballad of Barney Fife B. The Fishin’ Hole C. I Love Andy D. Sheriff Without a Gun Answers on 17 Compiled by Chris Cornwall

Brian and Juli Banich with their boys Thomas, Michael and Tyler. Photo submitted.

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Prestwick Country Club, Avon Submitted photo Prestwick Country Club, Avon By Ken Sebree Located between Avon and Danville along County Road 525 E, you will find the Prestwick Country Club and Golf Course. The course, designed by famed golf course architect Bob Simmons, was built in 1974 on 240 acres of scenic woodland, bluffs, and creek bottom, and features four sets of bunkers and plays from 5800 to 7000 yards depending on the level of challenge each golf- er desires. There is now a large residential community surrounding the golf course containing more than a thousand homes and condominiums. The central structure for the club is the original century-old farmhouse which has been renovated and expanded many times through the years. Prestwick Club is a ‘Members Only’ facility offering a full-service golf shop plus dining room and bar service. However their banquet facilities can be made available to the public for special events, meetings, and weddings. The Prestwick Golf Club enjoys a rich tournament history of Indiana’s top professional and amateur golfers with the Indiana Men’s State Open, Indiana Women’s State Open, Indianapolis Open, Indiana State Amateur, ISHAA State Championship and many others. Each year Butler University hosts its spring invitational at Prestwick bringing 18 college teams to the course for three days of golf. In 2007, the golf course was purchased by PGA Professional, Ben Weaver. Soon after, major course improvements were begun along with develop- ment of club programs designed to better serve members and the commu- nity. Weaver has helped develop various programs to expand local interest in golf like a junior golf tour, pee wee golf camp, free ladies’ golf lessons and youth tournaments. Prestwick’s All-Star team has finished in fifth place in the national championship in the PGA Junior League in Atlanta, Georgia. This resulted in Prestwick being named 2014 Indiana Course of the Year by the National Golf Course Owners Association. This award honors their golf course owner members. This award is based on exceptional quality of the course, ex- ceptional quality of ownership and management, outstanding contribution to community, and significant contributions to the game of golf.

Ken Sebree is a practicing architect and resident of Hendricks County for well over 40 years. Contact him at [email protected] or (317) 272-7800. May 1-19, 2017 8 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info COMMUNITY Avon woman walks in defiance of MS By Chris Cornwall Six years ago, Brianna Moss, an active retrain themselves to perform the everyday Moss continues to work out at the gym, like from the need to stop taking medication 28-year-old mother and wife, felt a tingling tasks we take for granted. she had always done, and recently partici- during pregnancy. sensation in her right foot. Over the course “I went from having races with my then pated in MS Walk Indianapolis in defiance “We were putting off having another of a weekend, the sensation traveled up her five year old son, to learning how to walk of a disease that prevents many for walking child,” she said. I kept asking myself, would it leg and soon moved to her back. What be- then run again,” she said. altogether. be fair to have another child? Could I be the gin as tingling became the feeling of tired- “I do it because I can,” she said. “I think if I mom I needed to be?” ness, muscle weakness and pain. keep moving, then maybe I won’t ever stop.” During last year’s MS Walk, Moss revealed She went to the hospital and was tested During the first few years after being di- to friends and family that she and her hus- for panel of possible causes. However, the agnosed, Moss overcame some emotional band were pregnant with their second initial tests came back negative. The doc- “I do not let it barriers brought on by the disease. Under- child, a baby girl they named Shannon. tors decided the symptoms were caused by standably, “fear” was in the forefront of her After Moss had her first major flare-up back spasms. mind. and recover from MS, tests reveal the dis- “I knew something was wrong, so we ruin me. I have “I knew about the MS Walk, but I was ease has not progressed. Brianna credits her pushed the doctors for an MRI.” Moss said. scared to see what might happen to me.” husband Brandon, whose support she said After more tests, Brianna was eventually MS just like I She said. “has never wavered” and extended family diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), an An MS Walk is an opportunity for people and friends for keeping her encouraged. unpredictable, often disabling disease of living with MS and those who care about “Some people living with MS may feel alone the central nervous system. have hair, but it them to connect, join together, and be in- and isolated but I don’t thanks to them.” “I think I knew it was the answer all spired. Each team raises funds that will go “I do not let it ruin me,” she said. “I have along,” she said. “That is one the biggest towards finding a cure. MS just like I have hair, but it doesn’t define things with this disease, you have to be in doesn’t define Brianna put her fears aside and partici- who I am.” tune with your body.” pated for the first time in April 2012. Now To learn more about MS, visit the Multiple MS causes the body’s own defenses to walking has become symbolic of strength, Sclerosis Society site at nationalmssociety. attack nerve cells, severing neural connec- who I am.” hope and defiance. org, or to donate to Brianna’s Shamrocks, vis- tions made throughout a person’s lifetime. One of hardest decisions that Brianna and it http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR. In other words, the body maps out a specific her husband Brandon faced was whether or pathway for electrical signals to travel along Although MS can affect virtually every as- not they should try for another child. One of which it designates for different actions. pect of a person’s life, Brianna is determined the risks associated with pregnancy stems Persons afflicted with MS will often need to not to let the disease define her as a person.

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(Left) With money and plants in hand, Kelly Mitchell, Brownsburg, checks out of the Parks Foundation of Hendrick County’s annual “Native Plant & Tree Sale!”

(Bottom) Derrick Rosamonda, 6, Danville, shows off a bee he made at the “Gardening for all Ages” while (right) Hiba Marzak, 6, Avon, makes a bird feeder out of a toilet paper roll. Derrick is the son of Erica Gumpper and Hida is teh daughter of Marzak Marzak.

Hendricks County celebrates Earth Day 2017

Earth Day was celebrated at two venues on April 22. The Hendricks County Master Gardeners held its “Gardening for all Ages,” at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex, Danville, and the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County hosted its annual “Native Plant & Tree Sale!” at Sodalis Nature Park, Plainfield.

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FOR THE RECORD - HC OBITUARIES

AVON Meeda Faye (Lynn) Lentz Meeda Faye (Lynn) Lentz, 86, Danville, passed Jean Brake Bolen away April 21, 2017. She was born Nov. 19, 1930. Jean Brake Bolen, 93, Avon passed away April Services were held April 25 at Mary, Queen of 20, 2017. She was born Sept. 23, 1923. Services Peace Catholic Church, Danville. were held April 24 at Conkle Funeral Home Avon Chapel. Christopher “Chris” Goins Christopher “Chris” Goins, 59, Danville, passed Zachary Miller away April 8, 2017. He was born July 27, 1957. Bolen Miller Birchler Zachary (Zach) Miller, 24, Avon, passed away April Services were held April 22 at Danville American 7, 2017. He was born April 24, 1992. Services were Legion Post 118. held April 19 at the Conkle Funeral Home, Avon. Gordon E. McIntyre Gordon E. McIntyre, 78, passed away April 7, 2017. BROWNSBURG He was born Jan. 13, 1939. Services were held April 12 at Westbridge Church in Danville. Martha L. Brenton Martha L. Brenton, 95, Brownsburg, passed James Frederick Buchanan away April 18, 2017. She was born Feb. 17, 2017. James Frederick Buchanan, 90, Danville, formerly Services were held April 22 at Matthews Mortuary. of Madison, passed away April 4, 2017. He was Lentz Kittle Thompson born Nov. 1, 1926. Services were held April 10 Betty Ann Wiley at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Betty A. Wiley, 80, Brownsburg, passed away April Madison, IN. 20, 2017. She was born July 14, 1936. Services were held April 24 at St. Malachy Church. Virginia M. Alexander Virginia M. Alexander, 89, Danville, passed away April 15, 2017. She was born Aug. 30, 1927. CAMBY Services were held April 18 at Conkle Funeral Home Avon. Sondra Joan Peel Sondra Joan Peel, 79, Camby, passed away on Penner McCullah Peel April 9, 2017. She was born on October 13, 1937. PLAINFIELD Services were held April 15 at Plainfield Baptist Hendricks County obituaries are printed free of charge and published twice a month. Funeral Church. Max L. Kittle Sr. directors are encouraged to send obituaries and photos to [email protected]. Max L. Kittle, Sr., 74, Plainfield, passed away April 12, 2017. He was born October 2, 1942. Services COATESVILLE were held April 15 at Plainfield Bible Church. We’ve been serving William W. “Bill” McCullah Ervin Paul Penner Hendricks County’s William W. “Bill” McCullah, 73 of Coatesville, passed Ervin Paul Penner, 87, Plainfield, passed away on away on April 1, 2017. Bill was born on July 12, April 4, 2017. He was born July 1, 1929. Services birding needs for 1943. Funeral services were held April 5 at Hall- were held April 7 at Plainfield Christian Church. Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield. Herod Andrew (Pete) Toon Jr. 15 years! Herod Andrew (Pete) Toon Jr., 91, Plainfield, passed DANVILLE away April 3, 2017. Services were held April 22 at Plainfield United Methodist Church. Patricia Ann Birchler Patricia Ann Birchler, 80, Danville, passed away Kenedi Grace Thompson April 2, 2017. She was born on February 19, 1937. Kenedi Grace Thompson, 11 months old, passed Celebrate Services were held April 6, at Mary, Queen of away April 12, 2017. She was born May 10, 2016 in Peace Catholic Church in Danville. Indianapolis, to Kelly N. Croak Toliver and Trever J. Thompson. Services were private. Good Times! Come on in during our , Anniversary Celebration TsT Home Improvement Services, LLC Full-Service General Contractor Tip of the month: WHILE Receive a FREE gift SUPPLIES Expectations, Trust & Relationship with the purchase of $100.00 or more. LAST Visit our website for great construction tips. 8100 East U.S. Hwy 36, Suite O tsthomeimprovement.com • [email protected] Avon, IN 46123 (317) 272-0780 317-550-8677 www.wbu.com/Avon May 1-19, 2017 12 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info VIEWS OUR ICONtoon THUMBS UP, VIEW THUMBS DOWN

‘Suite’ dreams As of late, Bald Eagle sightings in Hendricks County have become are made of a common occurrence. Last year, the DNR estimated 30 nests in Marion Coun- ty and nearly 300 statewide. The most strik- these ing fact about this resurgence is that Bald Eagles all but disappeared from Indiana in Tourism in Hendricks County may have just the 1890s. Did it take 127 years for the ma- taken quantum leap forward as construction jestic creatures to see Indiana as a suitable begins on the Embassy Suites by Hilton in place to nest once more? We do know that Plainfield. The project will not only add an up- the DNR brought Bald Eagles in from Alaska scale 175 suite hotel to our area, but also ren- and Wisconsin during the 1980s, setting ovate the Palms Banquet Center for a grand them free near Bloomington. Come to think total of 26,000 square feet of convention of it, Indiana University did just approve space, meeting rooms, and swanky amenities. Paid Parental Leave. Whatever the reason, Of course, most residents will likely never residents will be thrilled at the sight of these stay in the hotel. Why would we? But the sto- amazing animals. ry here is that revenue brought in from visi- tors (outside money) means less taxes paid out of our own pockets. It is a beautiful thing. Sleep revived To Megan Stoller from Avon So who do we thank for this? Hotels just High School for being named a don’t fall from the sky. By Dick Wolfsie former owners had called it their meth lab. SkillsUSA Culinary Arts Indiana HUMOR Remember Arshid AC wanted to see what would happen if State Champion April 22. Her latest The story here is that Chowdhury? I wrote the couple slept in a room that was pitch achievement makes her two-time gold about him years ago when he invented black and totally silent. Of course, they medalist. Hendricks County has become a revenue brought in from something called a sleep pod, a high-tech could have just slept in their own bedroom, hotbed for state champions, whether it be visitors (outside money) structure that can still be seen in several turned off the lights, pulled the shades and in sports, the arts or academics. Congratula- airports around the country. Crawl into the ditched their cell phones. Yes, they could tions Megan, and thank you for proving means less taxes paid out enclosure, and you can catch 40 winks in have done that, but that would have made once again that our students excel across of our own pockets. the middle of the day for about 20 bucks, their blog seem even less interesting—as if the board. or about 50 cents a wink. (Before we all got that were remotely possible. so politically correct, I’d have made a funny The Chowdhurys have slept in their cave The fact of the matter is that it’s not just joke about my reputation of innocently— every night in complete darkness since On April 14, a Pittsboro man was one person. A project of this magnitude and inexpensively—flirting with the ladies. 2007. They are sleeping great, but they cited for excessive speeding by takes a collaborative effort. We can tell you Chowdhury has enjoyed great financial admit there are a few drawbacks. First, Indiana Master Trooper Don Far- good place to start however—Kent McPhail, success since I first wrote about him, despite rumor has it that AC and his wife continu- ris. According to reports, he was clocked President of the Hendricks County Tourism problems in the beginning: many customers ally overslept for all nine jobs they’ve been at 120 miles-per-hour driving eastbound Commission; Jamie Bohler Smith, execu- could not successfully nod off while nesting. fired from over the past 10 years. Plus, Mrs. on I-74. Five days later, on April 19, Master tive director of Visit Hendricks County; Dick Some travelers just stared into space with Chowdhury was a morning person who Trooper Farris clocked the man’s brother at Thompson; former Hendricks County Coun- their eyes wide open, something most peo- used to gleefully bound out of bed when 95 mph on the same road. We understand cil president; Barat Patel, CEO and chairmen ple can already do at their place of employ- she awoke, bolting for the front door, ea- that sibling rivalry may lead to fierce com- of Sun Developments; and Eric Wathen, cur- ment and actually get paid for it. ger to start her day. This is tough in a sleep petition among brothers, but driving at dan- rent Hendricks County Council president. My brother has always promoted the cave. Friends and neighbors had a lot of gerous speeds is not likely not to win mom’s Some estimates say, after the project is benefits of taking a siesta while at work. He questions for Mr. Chowdhury about his approval—and this close to Mother’s Day? completed in April 2018, that the tourism has lost a few jobs because of his naps, but wife’s frequent head and facial bruises. dollars will save Hendricks County residents now he’s an Uber driver and his passengers While the Chowdhurys still claim to be nearly 600 dollars per year in taxes. Now that just love the fact he isn’t always yakking at sleeping soundly most nights, two years is something we can all enjoy. them. Admittedly, his snoring has cut down ago they had a little baby boy. Here’s the We want to congratulate and thank all on the tips. problem. Lately he’s been crying and keep- who worked to make this project a reality. Mr. Chowdhury writes a blog, another ing them awake. He’s not frightened of the QUOTE For more information on the Embassy Suites fool-proof way to put people to sleep quick- dark so much, but the bats are scaring the by Hilton project, check out the Hendricks ly. His newest entry just last week has an heck out of the little guy. County Business Leader online at business- intriguing title: My Wife and I have Slept in a “We aim above leader.bz. Cave for 10 Years Wow, talk about the bear necessities! the mark Apparently, AC and his wife bought a new Dick Wolfsie lives in Indianapolis with his wife BELIEVE IT! home several years ago and discovered it of 33 years. Dick is usually in the basement to hit the mark.” Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsen- had a windowless, soundproof den tucked trying to think up something funny to write. sical laws on the books. Each issue, we’ll away inside. The Chowdhurys then labeled He can be reached at: [email protected]. share one with you… this their sleep cave, although the police ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson In Utah, birds have the right of way on all have since told the Chowdhurys that the highways. SOURCE: dumblaws.com May 1-19, 2017 Hendricks County ICON 13 VIEWS myICON.info Save the Dates! Join us for the 2017 Hendricks County Business Leader’s Women’s Business Leader Luncheons June 13 Talk early, talk often Tools to prevent underage drinking with MADD Indiana September 12

Every year in the mid-twenties with judgement being READER'S America 4,358 peo- the last section to fully develop. As a result, ple under people under the age of 21 do December 5 WRITES the age not have the capacity to keep of 21 themselves safe from alcohol. 11:30 am to 1 pm are killed in underage drinking Therefore, we at Mothers incidents according to the Na- Against Drunk Driving have $ 00 tional Institute on Drug Abuse. worked hard to prevent un- Cost: With this, it is important for derage drinking through our 15 our community’s parents to Power of Parents® and Power Presented by know that traffic crashes are of Youth® programs aimed not the only consequences of at educating youth and their underage drinking. While traf- parents about the dangers of fic deaths make up 32 percent underage drinking and how of underage drinking related we can prevent it. Through deaths, homicides among youth engaging these programs, we can empower our com- in underage drinking make up 30 percent munity to work together to prevent under- while suicides make up 14 percent and alco- age drinking related fatalities and injuries. hol poisonings are around 9 percent. There- We encourage parents, teens and the fore, simply taking away the keys from our rest of the community to play a role in this youth does not take away the risks. cause by talking to kids about the potential As a result of these findings, MADD Indi- consequences of underage drinking. ana would like to honor these lives lost by If you are a victim of underage drink- protecting our children here in Hendricks ing or would like more information on our County. In honor of underage drinking vic- Power underage drinking programs, please tims, we hope parents will talk early and contact us at 317-781-6233 or visit us online often to their kids. They need to send a mes- at MADD.org. Lunch sponsor sage that children should not drink alcohol until the age of 21, and never get into a ve- Lael Hill hicle with someone who has been drinking. 46112 Prestwick Country Club And why 21? Research shows that the hu- man brain does not stop developing until 5197 Fairway Drive • Avon, IN

A portion of the Yes, we want your letters: proceeds to benefit Readers of the HC ICON are encouraged to send letters Leadership to the editor as often as they wish. The stipulations are Hendricks County. that the letter is timely, focused (not more than 200 words) and verifiable. Please make sure to provide your complete name and daytime and evening telephone contact numbers. All letters are subject to editing for For additional information, contact Cathy Myers brevity, clarity and grammar. Please direct your corre- spondence to: [email protected]. [email protected] or call/text 317.918.0334. Dr. Monet Bowling Breast Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Monet Bowling and the team of specialists at the Hendricks Regional Health Breast Center are on a mission to catch cancer early and help patients become survivors. If a patient is diagnosed with breast cancer, they will be seen and evaluated by a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist within 24 hours. Every woman has a story. Defi ne yours with early detection. Request a 3D mammogram at HENDRICKS.ORG/MAMMOGRAM. Dr. Monet Bowling Breast Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Monet Bowling and the team of specialists at the Hendricks Regional Health Breast Center are on a mission to catch cancer early and help patients become survivors. If a patient is diagnosed with breast cancer, they will be seen and evaluated by a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist within 24 hours. Every woman has a story. Defi ne yours with early detection. Request a 3D mammogram at HENDRICKS.ORG/MAMMOGRAM. May 1-19, 2017 16 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info LIFESTYLE Eat your broccoli! Cod with shallots, cream 2017 is the year of the Brassica sauce and angel hair pasta

Each year, the GARDENING National Garden Bring water in a large pot to a boil. Add a Bureau (NGB) se- tablespoon of salt. Add the pasta and cook lects one annual, one perennial, one bulb according to package directions. When crop, and one edible as their “Year of the…” done, drain and set aside. crops. According to their website (www. COOKING with Jerry Warm the oven to 170 degree. ngb.org), “each is chosen because they are Lay out the cod filets on a flat surface, popular, easy-to-grow, widely adaptable, salt and pepper them and sprinkle with the genetically diverse, and versatile.” This year’s flour. choice of edible is certainly a worthy selec- Heat a large cast iron skillet, medium tion. By Jerry Renzy heat, until its very hot. If you haven’t got a I love fresh fish! NGB writes, “The Brassica family of plants RECIPE cast iron skillet, get one. You need it! It’s the This recipe not is one of the most prolific genera of veg- original non-stick pan. It is inexpensive, will only turns simple cod into a very special etables in the world, enjoyed by countless never wear out and won’t create a poison- dinner, but can be prepared in a half hour. generations in many forms and playing a ous gas when you heat it to a high tempera- Serve it to guests and they’ll think you starring role in many culturally significant ture (like Teflon will!) Once the pan is very worked for hours. recipes. Brassica vegetables, including bok hot, put in the olive oil. Fry the fish 3 to 4 choy, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, brocco- minutes per side (depending on thickness.) Ingredients: (Serves 4) Place on an oven-proof plater and put it in 3 oz. Olive oil the oven to keep it warm while you make 2 lbs. fresh Cod the sauce. “For home vegetable Turn the heat down and add butter to the gardeners, raising any ½ cup flour skilled that the fish was cooked in. Add the 4 tbsp. butter sliced shallots to the pan and soften for 5 minutes. Add the wine. Cook for a few min- brassica is a challenge 4 medium shallots sliced thin utes and slowly add the cream and grated 1 ½ cups heavy cream parmesan cheese. Cook until it thickens a because of one little, pletely safe, organic pesticide that targets bit. Salt and pepper to taste. late the fish only the larvae stage of butterflies and 4 oz. grated parmesan cheese and pour a little sauce on each fish filet and but serious pest, the moths, and is completely safe for humans, 1 lb. Angel hair pasta “marry” the pasta in the sauce. Plate up the pets, and beneficial insects such as bees pasta and garnish with the parsley. Cabbage Butterfly.” and ladybugs in the vegetable garden. This salt and pepper is the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis, (sub- Parsley (garnish) species kurstaki strain SA-12). It is sold in Jerry Rezny lives in Avon and owns 3 oz. dry white wine (save the rest to serve liquid concentrate, applied diluted to any Handcrafted Beverages. He also teaches at the with the meal) li, Brussels Sprouts, kale, kohlrabi, rutabagas brassica crop and safe even up to day-of- International Culinary School. Contact him at and turnips are popular around the world harvest. I use an inexpensive quart spray [email protected]. today and have been a major food source bottle, keeping it and the bottle of con- for as long as anyone can remember.” centrate in the refrigerator to preserve the For home vegetable gardeners, raising culture, where it lasts over a year this way. any brassica is a challenge because of one It must be reapplied after strong rains, but little, but serious pest, the Cabbage But- the result is absolutely perfect crops. (BTW: terfly. These small white butterflies first It is also effective on tomato hornworms, entered this country in 1868 and within 20 the larger cabbage looper, cutworms, bag- years spread to the Rockies. The butterfly worms, tent caterpillars, webworms, and larvae, little green caterpillars, are serious tent caterpillars, among others). pests in every cabbage field. Perfectly cam- But, as it is often referred to, is sold at gar- ouflaged, they are often not noticed until den centers and some big box stores, usual- leaves are riddled with holes. There are few ly under the registered name of “thuricide.” things grosser than finding green caterpil- So, if those little green buggers are keep- lars hidden in broccoli florets, especially if ing you from including cabbages and other they are served already cooked for dinner! brassicas in your vegetable garden, these There are pesticides that effectively kill microscopic bacteria have come to the res- these pests. However, with the growing cue. popularity of organic methods, there is increased reluctance to use chemicals on home-grown vegetables, and most garden- John Chapin is a retired school teacher and ers forgo including brassicas in their gar- sole proprietor of Chapin Landscaping in dens, missing out on the many health ben- Danville. He has over 30 years’ experience efits of truly fresh cabbage, broccoli, kale, in the landscaping business. Contact him at and other brassicas. [email protected] The good news is that there is a com- May 1-19, 2017 Hendricks County ICON 17 LIFESTYLE myICON.info Child safety and Wine–tasting etiquette By Mark Vickery internet devices WINE & DINE I have frequently By Regina Miller been asked – well, Q: I am concerned actually rarely been asked – about what is TECH SAVVY about the safety of proper etiquette at a wine tasting. I’ve been my children both to so many over the years that I can honest- online and on their phones. Do you have ly say that there is no standard. It’s usually any tips to help? considered good form to bathe first; and I used to think that a clean-shaven face was A: This is a big topic to get into in a short in order, but that’s out. So I have developed amount of space, but being the mother a list of dos and don’ts for attending a wine- of five daughters, I can give you one tip I tasting. highly recommend. Require your children First, above all, don’t panic! Even if you’ve to make you aware of any accounts they never been to a wine-tasting, rest assured create and give you the passwords – and that there will be no more than three peo- require the children to notify you whenever ple who will look down their noses at you. they change their password. Second, it is bad form to be chewing gum Then comes the hard part: Actually audit during a tasting. Take out your gum and ple were standing around trying to sound a mark of experience and good taste. the accounts and the passwords. They are place it on the stem of the wine glass so you sophisticated and knowledgeable about the You may have picked up the idea that I look minors and likely on your cell phone and In- remember where it is. wines they were drinking when I saw that upon wine tastings as fun events and you ternet accounts; you not only have the right Third, when extending your glass to the per- get-thee-behind-me-Satan look on his face. should too. Don’t be intimidated. Do ask to this information, but you also have the son pouring a sample, do not yell “fill ‘er up.” He took a sip, tilted back his head and let rip questions. The winery representatives pour- responsibility to check the information. You will be tasting many wines so you do with a really impressive gargle. A least one ing their wines like to answer questions We are upfront with our children about not want to be snockered by the time you’re wine glass dropped to the floor, and there about the wines, so ask away! what expectations are and we do com- halfway through do you? was an elderly matron who needed help to mandeer their phones and review corre- Fourth, and this is really important, do not the nearest chair. spondence on occasion. In fact, one of our gargle your wine. I cannot overstate the Mark Vickery has over 35 years’ experience Lastly, if you have been to previous tastings in wholesale and retail wine. He currently daughters just had her phone taken away startled reactions you will garner from those and were less than cautious when sampling, manages Big Red Liquors in Plainfield. Mark and the number cancelled because she vio- around you if you do so. I was at a tast- you may have accumulated some spots on can be reached at [email protected]. lated the rules of the house. ing once with a good friend whose impish your favorite tie, shirt or blouse. Always feel It’s not a popular position to take, but sense of humor got the better of him. Peo- free to wear those items to future events as children don’t have the emotional maturity to wield something with as much power as today’s technology without supervision. 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EVENTScalendar Mother’s Day Out event May 6 By Tiffany Giles 6 Saturday ______Mother’s Day is right around the corner The Dragons donate most of their pro- guests and Marsha (Marsha’s Specialty Des- Spring Fling Radio Control Festival and this year the shopping can be fabulous, ceeds to charities and missionaries with lo- serts) will teach a cooking class on how to 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Avon Town Hall Park, fun and for a good cause. The Avon Wed- cal roots and global impacts. make classic fried chicken. 6570 E. U.S. Hwy 36 | Remote Control Boats, ding & Event Barn is hosting Mother’s Day “I want our work to be eternally signifi- There will also be makeup demonstra- Planes, Cars and Trucks | This is a free event, Out Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at cant otherwise life is useless” she said. tions and plenty of samples available. concessions will be available for purchase. 7498 E County Road 100N, Avon. The Dragons are involved with multiple A fashion show presented by Caroline’s For more information, contact Terri Fisher at Located only a few minutes west of Inter- charitable organizations and sponsor two Mobile Boutique and Matilda Jane will fea- (317) 272-0948. state 465, this beautiful property is nestled bible colleges in the Dominican Republic, ture both adult and kids wear. There will be into 6 acres of gorgeous Indiana land. With where they also serve as missionaries. several other boutiques including: Back- 7 Sunday______rolling hills, lush vegetation, a winding Admission to the event is $3.00 in ad- woods, LuLu Rowe, Brick & Bells. Also on Indy Runners: Try Tri Indy creek and an ancient catalpa tree, visiting vance or $4.00 at the door. Advance tickets site will be Premier Design Jewelry and Pa- 6:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Brownsburg Aquatic guests will be awed by the natural beauty of may be purchased through the website, parazzi Jewelry. Center, 1000 S Odell St. | This race features Avon’s Wedding and Event Barn. With over [email protected] or at Get The Bisque Barn will teach a class and both a Super Sprint Triathlon, and a Long twenty vendors, refreshments, live demon- Real, 7483 East Highway 36, Suite D in Avon. participants are able to complete a project Sprint Triathlon catering to athletes of ALL strations and shopping galore, mom is cer- Ladies can gather great tips and shop while at the event. For those who prefer to abilities. This early season triathlon with a tain to enjoy the day! from any of the vendors, boutiques and do outdoor projects, Crossroads Feed Barn pool swim is a great first tri for newbies, but The event is being held to raise monies jewelers who will be on site with the sea- will be on site with statues and plants/flow- rest assured the event will be set up and for Hope Healthcare Center, Get Real and son’s best offerings. There will makeup art- ers available to purchase, just in time to managed at the level veteran triathletes Kingsway Christian Church Ladies Ministry; ists, a masseuse, landscapers, caterers, and start updating those flower beds at home. expect. three important causes to owners Jim and beauty experts. There will also be a pho- This is the first Mother’s Day Out event for Darinda Dragon. tographer on site to take your picture on the Avon Wedding Barn but it is expected , 5, 7 Fri, Sun______“When you have your wedding at Avon the beautiful bridge overlooking the freshly to draw a crowd. To better assist with traffic, Pirates of Penzance Wedding Barn, it’s an extraordinary day cre- landscaped grounds. please park next door at The Bread of Life 7:30 p.m. Friday | 3:00 p.m. Sunday | Avon ating an extraordinary impact on Christian Kelley Roche (Kelley Roche Massage) church, a shuttle service will then transport Middle School North, 1251 N. Dan Jones Rd., ministries,” Darinda says. will provide a free ten minute massage for guests to the event. Avon | The Hendricks Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, under the direction of Ben- jamin G. Del Vecchio, present Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Pirates of Penzance.” Price: $15 adults/$12 seniors/$7 students. For more efforts by collecting donations for food, information, call Marsha Shilts at (517) 403- goods, games, and activities. This money 8379. will count towards their overall team fund- raising goal. For more information, call Jor- 6, 7 Sat, Sun______dan Brewer at (317) 344-7846. Northwest Community Park Grand Open- ing 13 Saturday______10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 12 Boots and Bling Mother’s Day Tea at the p.m. Sunday| 7950 North Co. Rd. 650 East, Ranch Brownsburg | The park includes a mile long 10 a.m. – noon | Natural Valley Ranch, walking trail, 3 acre fishing pond, disc golf 6310 E. CR 350 N., Brownsburg | Mother - course, flower garden, and vegtable garden. Daughter Tea Party. There will be a Dress Activities including: food trucks, family scav- up Trunk, photo booth, crafts, and refresh- enger hunt, disc golf tournament, movie in ments. Price: Adults $15.00, Children $10.00. the park, and more. Pre-registration Required. 12, 13 Fri, Sat______20 Saturday______Inaugural Relay for Life Traveling Tricycle Vintage Pop Up Market 6 p.m. – 12 p.m. | Hendricks County 4-H 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex, 1900 E. Fairgrounds & Conference Complex, 1900 Main St., Danville | Team fundraising event E. Main St., Danville | Vintage style pop up where team members take turns walking market offering unique vendors to shop around a track or designated path. Each from. Many wonderful savory eats and event varies in length and each team is sweet treats. Fashion show hosted by Caro- asked to have a member on the track at all line’s Boutique, Sweet M’s Boutique and times to signify that cancer never sleeps. Michele’s Boutique. Price: $3 | For more Each team sets up a themed campsite at information, call Jennifer Hoereth at (317) Darinda Dragon is readying for the inaugural “Ladies Day out Shopping,” Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m - 3 p.m., at the event and continues their fundraising 517-3521. the Avon Wedding and Event Barn. Photo by Rick Myers May 1-19, 2017 Hendricks County ICON 19 NIGHT & DAY myICON.info Your guide to Mayberry Days 2017 FAITHONFOOD by Faith Toole By Tiffany Giles The words of Earle Hagen and Herbert AN OPTION Spencer, who composed the theme song to the Andy Griffith Show are perhaps the DJs Hot Dogs most familiar in American television history. 10240 E HWY 36 It is near impossible to not whistle along Avon with the tune. “Well, now, take down your fishin’ pole, Being a contestant for Hendricks and meet me at the fishin’ hole. County Historical Museum’s fundraiser We may not get a bite all day, but don’t “Dancing with the Stars” has been an you rush away.” It is in the words of Hagen, honor, and in turn, calorie burning “a simple song.” fun! After a recent Saturday dance The third weekend of May, the town of practice at Arthur Murray Avon, fellow Danville will be celebrating this simple time contestant Tracy Whetstone and I went to DJs Hot Dogs for a quick lunch. We in American history with Mayberry in the dry, with au jus on the side, was my Midwest. This is the fourth annual event and were pleasantly surprised that DJ’s is much more than hot dogs! selection. We were calorie conscious the weekend will be filled with laughter, and shared an order of French fries! song, characters, food and music from the The menu includes hand breaded beloved Andy Griffith Show. tenderloins, and fresh hamburgers all DJ’s Hot Dogs is owned by Jon and Kim The festival was created to celebrate May- prepared to your order. Tracy ordered Nething, owners of Rocket Fizz located berry and its small town ideals. the breaded tenderloin served with in Plainfield and Downtown Indy. When The event opens Friday, May 19 with a fresh lettuce, tomato, onions, and you stop by DJ’s Hot Dogs for quick bite, Meet and Greet dinner at the Hendricks pickles. Chicago style Italian beef with be sure to grab a cold Rocket Fizz soda. County 4H Fairgrounds and Conference provolone, onions, and peppers served Complex. The meal is being catered by Danville’s Mayberry Cafe and special guests Tribute artists take the stage at last year’s Mayberry include: Dixie Griffith (Andy Griffith’s daugh- in the Midwest. Submitted photo ter) and former cast members Ronnie Schell WHERE I DINE and Maggie Mancuso. Tickets are $30 per evening’s dinner or either of Schell’s perfor- Julie S. Hurst What do you like about this place? person and must be purchased in advance mances, the confirmation serves as the buy- Avon The prices are great compared to Indy er’s ticket. Persons without Facebook, who through the Mayberry in the Midwest Face- Where do you like to steakhouses. Also, you always get a wish to purchase tickets to these events book page. dine? full meal, not just add-on sides for can send a request to danvillepartnership@ The festivities continue all around Court Bynum’s Steakhouse additional money. The steak quality is gmail.com House Square Saturday, May 20 with break- Martinsville location great--one of the best, sweetest lobster fast, a parade and an all day party in the On Saturday and Sunday, there will be tails I have had in any state! Finally, heart of downtown Danville. Beginning at 7 tribute artists performing on the stage and What do you like there? the atmosphere is relaxed and the a.m., the Firemen Pancake breakfast will be mingling with the crowds. Be on the look- Steak of course, accompanied with restaurant is family owned. served at the Danville Firehouse, 77 N Ken- out for Barney Fife, Floyd, Aunt Bee, Goober, a lobster tail. Most entrees are 18-30 Bynum’s Steakhouse tucky Street. The community is encouraged Gomer and don’t miss the Opie look-a-like dollars (extra to add the lobster). The 25 Sunnyside Drive Shrimp cocktail is excellent too. Entrees to be part of the celebration by dressing contest, which is a crowd favorite. Be sure Martinsville, IN 46151 in costume, decorating bicycles or wagons to plan a visit to Tractor Town and see the come with soup, bread, salad and side. and walking in the parade. For those who historic tractors, let the kids play in Opie’s It is worth the drive to Martinsville. participate in the parade, check in is 10 a.m. World. in the North Parking Lot of the Government Sunday morning breakfast is served at 7 Center. The parade will begin at 11a.m. a.m. At 10 a.m., Mayberry Bible Study ser- BEHIND THE BEANS Ronnie Schell, actor and standup come- vice will be led by Steve Papaw Pyatt. dian will perform two shows at the Royal There will be several arts and crafts ven- Darrin’s Coffee Company Big D Frozen Frappe 9122 Crawfordsville Road Theatre. Schell played Duke Slater in Gomer dors as well as delicious food and live blue- • 32 oz. glass, fill with ice Pyle, U.S.M.C. where he was cast as Gomer’s grass all weekend long. Seven bands are Clermont best friend. scheduled to play on the main stage: The • 4 shots Darrin’s espresso Saturday’s performance is 9:30 p.m. and Treblemakers, Reckin’Crew, Borrowed Tyme, tickets are $20 per person. Sunday’s mati- Coatesville Friends, Redeemed Quartet, and • 5 T Nestle’s chocolate powder nee performance will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets the Hoedown Cloggers. • Fill glass 3/4 with whole milk must be purchased in advance through For a complete list of artists, times and Facebook. events go to @Mayberryinthemidwest. Blend. Top with whipped cream and Paper tickets will not mailed for Friday chocolate sauce Faith Toole is our Hendricks County Foodie. She can be reached at [email protected]. Optional flavors available Send event news to: Follow on Instagram and Twitter @ [email protected] HCICON_foodie #HCICONfoodie May 1-19, 2017 20 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info HEALTH Enjoy the shower Arming against allergies

By Karl Zimmer as we grow older and, perhaps, more cyni- By Jamie Ulbrich, M.D. LIFE'S One morning in the cal. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. We HEALTH As spring continues shower, which is a great have the God given power of choice and to bloom, chances are CHOICES place to solve all the free will, so we can decide how to live our at some point you’ll deal with a cold or al- world’s problems, I was lives and what to believe. We can decide to lergies associated with the changing sea- thinking about world events and struggles be happy and to focus on the good, or we sons and increased pollen counts. Here are that people have from day to day, and I can decide to remain negative and find fault answers to a few questions you might have. reflected on some of the struggles I’ve with everything we may not understand. It How can I determine if my symptoms are had over the years. I thought of the many may be helpful to think about which one of caused by allergies or a cold? lessons I’ve learned by overcoming those those strategies will allow you to be happier If you experience a low-grade fever and/ struggles and wondered if there was one and healthier as you go through the rest of or body aches along with scratchy throat particular lesson that helped me the most your life. and congestion, you may have a cold. If and that continues to guide me. Imagine waking up and having only your symptoms do not include a fever or As I let images and thoughts flow negative thoughts about everything that body aches but do consist of a runny nose, through my mind, I noticed a recurring happens during the course of your day. Ev- watering eyes, sneezing and an itchy throat theme. There was and is one thing that has eryone you encounter is stupid and wrong, that lasts longer than two weeks, you most helped me more than anything else and and nothing goes your way. How would likely have allergies. that continues to help me navigate life. As a you enjoy that day? Now, close your eyes smile formed on my mouth, I heard a voice for a moment while you breathe deeply, in How can I figure out what is triggering inside say, “Enjoy the damn shower.” I had and out. Now, think about waking up and my allergies? to laugh, because I am not one to curse, having everything go exactly the way you’d If you do not already know the cause of at least not often since the days I worked like, everyone is smiling and being kind and your allergies, it is important to talk with construction and as a tree climber/trimmer. helpful, and you go through the whole day your doctor about your symptoms. They What allergy/cold medicines are safe if That one thing, that one guiding principle with a smile on your face and a spring in can help you determine the cause of your you have a heart condition or hyperten- is to focus on the current moment, the now, your step. Now that feels much better! How allergies and will sometimes use a blood sion? and to enjoy that moment and all that it cool is that? test to look for a specific antibody for the al- Patients with any type of heart condi- has to offer. There is a silver lining in every lergy. However, this test is not as conclusive tion should check with their doctor before cloud, and everything has a positive out- or as accurate as an Allergist’s scrape test. beginning a medication regimen. Decon- come as long as we let it. We may have to Karl Zimmer III is a Board Certified Hypnotist. Your primary care doctor may refer you to gestants can raise heart rate and blood be patient and look for it, but it is there for His practice, Zimmer Success Group (http://Z- an Allergist to help determine your specific pressure and can be unsafe for people with Success.com), is in Plainfield. Information allergy triggers. Knowing the cause of an heart conditions and those with high blood us to enjoy. provided is for informational purposes only It is human nature to find fault, to find allergy can help doctors prescribe the right pressure. and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure medication to prevent an allergic reaction, Allegra®, Claritin® and Zyrtec®, or their ge- what is different or wrong, and especially so any condition or illness. or can help you to know what things to nerics, are safe for patients with high blood avoid to prevent your allergy symptoms. pressure. Coricidin®, contains an antihista- mine instead of a decongestant to treat the Are there any homeopathic remedies common cold and is also safe for patients for allergies? with high blood pressure. Coricidin® can Studies have shown that acupuncture Let go cause drowsiness, so use caution when and butterbur herb may be helpful in treat- operating a vehicle. Overall, it’s best to talk By Sherry Strafford Ending a relationship with an abusive ing allergies. However, it may be necessary with your physician about any medication Rediger, PhD parent is sometimes the most loving to take prescription medicines for relief. But- RELATIONSHIPS concerns to treat colds or allergies. It’s not an response. You begin to respect and accept terbur or other natural supplements are not uncommon dilemma. If you are in an who they are and their limits. You stop the FDA regulated and can be dangerous be- abusive relationship, when and how do you painful cycle of wishing and hoping they will cause there is no way to know what you’re Jamie Ulbrich, M.D., is with Avon Family end it? And what if that abusive person is be someone else only to be disappointed actually ingesting. A side effect of natural Health, part of the Hendricks Regional Health your parent? Much has been written to help and angry each time they are unchanged. supplements can be as mild as gastrointes- Medical Group. Her office is located in the people navigate letting go of an abusive You can begin to forgive them for not being tinal symptoms, but can also be as severe as Hendricks Regional Health YMCA, 301 parent relationship - including a recent “Dear the parent you needed. liver or kidney failure. How do you know if you are ready? If you intend to hurt your parent by cutting “Many difficult parent/ them off or you believe you will “teach them a lesson,” it is more likely time to do some distance and boundaries will help your mind on consistent self-care is critical to wellness child relationships can hard work of your own and seek out a good get well. and the ability to maintain good boundaries. therapist. If you know you must boundary Forgive yourself for trying to save your Journaling, creative endeavors, and seeking a be healed - especially out your parent to save yourself and heal parent for so long. professional therapist enhance self-reflection your own mind and heart, it may be time. You danced and twirled and tried again and are important steps to attaining new with professional help.” Be ready for the backlash and reactions and again hoping it would change things freedom. of friends and other family members. It’s - hoping you could heal that person into a societal taboo to cut-off from a family becoming someone who could love you. Sugar” column - since the controversial Toxic member - especially a parent. Also be ready Be prepared for fresh waves of grief. Sherry Strafford Rediger, Ph.D. is the founder Parents was first published in 1989. for your parent to appear to become the When you leave an abusive relationship and director of Strafford Institute of Family Many difficult parent/child relationships victim in this story. Suddenly, you are the one you begin to realize how heavy and intense Therapy & Training and can be reached at can be healed - especially with professional who is being unfair and abusive. the energy you have dedicated to that (317) 839-1333, at SherryRediger.com, help, but there are relationships that will Being in an abusive relationship distorts relationship has been. It’s time to reclaim that [email protected]. remain consistently and deeply damaging. thoughts and perception over time. Creating energy for your own healing. Staying focused May 1-19, 2017 Hendricks County ICON 21 HEALTH myICON.info Common nutrition myths By Martha Rardin, RD, CD NUTRITION Nutrition advice is all nutritional value and everyone should eat confusion. I have heard people say that they calories is greater than the calories we burn. around us. It seems like In order to lose weight, there must be a you can’t get away from the bombardment calorie deficit present; otherwise our weight of ongoing nutrition advice and it is difficult will be maintained. Another nutrition myth I to sort out what is real and what is fake about have heard is that green tea and spicy foods the nutrition information that is in our news speed up metabolism. I happen to be a big cycles. tea drinker myself and know that there are Something that many people often forget studies to suggest that green tea may boost is that nutrition is truly a science, which is metabolism temporarily, but the best way to constantly evolving based on new evidence increase a slow metabolism is by increasing rooted in research. Due to the complicated lean body mass. Our muscles burn more nature of nutrition, several nutrition myths calories than our fat does, which is why a lean have developed over the years. Many years muscle mass will burn calories throughout ago, eggs were maligned as too high in the day and increase your metabolism. cholesterol when science about cholesterol This is another example where a small was emerging. As a result, the nutrition myth grain of truth is present but the health that eggs where not a healthy food was benefit of drinking green tea is relatively widely disseminated. The truth is that eggs inconsequential. You would be better off to are a very healthy food full of protein. make sure you eat 5-8 servings of fruits and As a dietitian, it is difficult to combat the vegetables every day. ongoing wave after wave of misinformation as there is typically a small grain of truth in the information but usually the small grain of truth is actually inconsequential and should Martha Rardin is the Director of Nutrition be discarded as not significant to change and Dietetics at Hendricks Regional Health. health status. whole wheat bread. Although this statement don’t eat dinner after eight o’clock because As a registered dietitian with over 30 years of In my career the greatest amount of has contains an inconsequential small grain it slows their metabolism and causes weight experience and an advanced master gardener, she loves to see folks interested in nutrition and nutrition myths involve carbohydrates. of truth, ultimately the biggest difference gain. The issues here is not the time, it’s the paying more attention to where their food is When people hear the word carbohydrate, between the two is that whole wheat bread calories being consumed. grown. Her goal is to share ideas about how to they automatically think of the forbidden contains fiber. We gain weight when our intake of eat healthier, increase activity and inspire others. white breads, pastas, potatoes, rice, and For the most part, all of us need fiber other grains. What many people may not to maintain a healthy digestive system, understand is that most of our foods contain so I recommend whole wheat bread, but carbohydrates. nonetheless, white bread still contains that When someone pictures carbohydrates, same amount of vitamins and minerals they often do not realize that fruits, as whole wheat bread. Following a low- vegetables and dairy products all contain carb diet is still trendy, but in fact a low carbs. Carbohydrates are essentially a carbohydrate diet causes our bodies to go PUB THEOLOGY form of sugar, which means that generally, into starvation mode and slows metabolism. relaxed conversations about life & faith all carbohydrates will affect blood sugar Anyone wanting to lose weight does not similarly. want to slow their metabolism. However, with that said, quality and This leads me to another nutrition Join us for your favorite beverage quantity of carbohydrates certainly needs misconception--metabolism. Metabolism is to be taken into account. Some people are a complex series of biochemical processes to and good conversation on under the belief that white bread has no maintain life, so it’s no wonder that there is spiritual topics! On May 17, we’ll welcome Shannon Garcia, the parent of a transgender child. She’ll share her powerful story of learning how to be an advocate for young people who MAKE MOM’S DAY! are transgender or intersex. 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Biz History from the Hendricks County Historical Museum

that he knew he had to move out of town. grave saddle, hand made locally. The clerk He purchased the land at the current says she has only been there a year – and location, west of Plainfield, and built the had waited for a position to open up so she building that faces US 40, each year adding could work there. “I plan to retire from here!” a new greenhouse. she says with a smile. “I think we have enough now.” He added And the sun came out while I was there. with a satisfied smile. I drew in a deep breath of moist soil and The only advertising Cox’s does is the greenery and my day was brighter as I beautiful 30 page catalog sent to over carried my colorful purchase to my car! 160,000 homes in a 40 – 50 mile-radius each March. It has an aerial shot of the business Deanna Hindsley is president of the Hendricks with a pond in the back. I was impressed County Historical Museum and has served on the museum board for 8 years. She is also when he told me they route the rainwater a freelance writer and lifelong resident of from the roofs into the pond and then use Brownsburg. [email protected] it to water the plants. He sloughed it off saying “Oh, lots of greenhouses do that.” Cox’s Plant Farm employs about 50 -60 people in the 90 day spring season and E about 15 during the rest of the year. Several X Wayne Cox, owner of Cox's Plant Farm. Photo by Deanna Hindsley family members are in the business and T several others who feel like family. That R Cox’s Plant Farm shows when I see the pat on the shoulder A By Deanna Hindsley they give Wayne and each other. As originally appeared in the April 2017 It was yet another drizzly, cloudy March then green-leafed tiny plants - it’s all good. After chatting with workers, I stopped at issue of Hendricks County Business Leader. day when I walked into Cox’s Plant Farm Wayne’s daughter, Diane, works in the the front desk to pay for my Memorial Day to meet 83 year old Wayne Cox, its owner. office. She greeted me, saying, “Dad’s in the My mood lightened a little when I saw the greenhouse planting seeds – his favorite Hendricks County Historical Museum is at 170 S. Washington St., Danville and open Saturdays, March huge displays of packaged seeds, white thing to do.” through December, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. There is no admission fee to tour the museum but donations are bags so full that the bag bulged – not the And what a greenhouse it is – the several gladly accepted. For more information, visit www.hendrickscountymuseum.org. flat packets I was used to seeing in the “Big greenhouses cover 2 acres, with 3 acres Box” stores. On to the next aisles where of parking. I find Wayne in one of the quality gardening tools, colorful garden greenhouses, country music blasting loud gloves, hats and décor were displayed, and enough for the workers that he has to ask then bags of various soils and grass seed, worker, Lucy, to turn it down so we can talk. plus lawn mowers. Ok, now I am feeling He sits at a small table while we talk and he better! sows marigold seeds. On to the green house filled with “Here, let me show you how this works.” growing color! Feeling spring-like among An interesting device sows about 500 seeds yellow and white and purple pansies and onto an 11 x 22 flat of soil. “Years ago I put this device together using an electric razor and attaching a trowel to the end. Now some manufacturer sells something like this.” He demonstrated by putting a handful Dr. JC Anderson Dr. Justin Mohr of seeds into the trowel bowl and waving it slowly over the soil, scattering seeds evenly. Be free of pain, Lucy puts the flats on large decks in the $ greenhouse. headaches & other I asked Wayne how he started. “Well,” 40 he said, “we had seven children to feed, so health realated issues. Exam we had a large garden where we lived in Offer Expires May 31, 2017 Stilesville. Instead of buying tomato plants, For $40 you will receive an initial exam and I began to grow my own from seed. Soon I had more plants than I could use, so I put X-ray (if deemed necessary) and them out in the front yard to sell. It went $10 will be donated to Amazing Grace Ministries. so well that people began asking for more Call now to schedule an appointment. kinds of plants – cabbage, peppers, and more.” Celebrating 31 Years 1986 to 2017 Next he built hotbeds for the plants, and people came. A friend said “Why don’t you ANDERSON CHIROPRACTIC build a greenhouse and go into business. I have an uncle who does that – you could 7390 Business Center Drive visit him and learn how.” Avon, IN 46123 Wayne did just that and in 1978 he started his spring plant business that soon Ph: (317) 272-7000 • avonspinedocs.com grew into a full-time job, growing enough May 1-19, 2017 Hendricks County ICON 23 DOUGH myICON.info Biz Web The Personal Touch The Inaugural Quick fix Archaic for more Kiwanis Club of Avon customers expressions By Andrew Angle GOLF By Scott Flood You already know that Google delivers a Pardon me if I sound like a broken record, tsunami of customers to businesses at the top of but I’m about to climb up on my soapbox, so the search results. You already know that Google OUTING don’t touch that dial! If that sentence made looks at tons of variables to decide which pages sense, you probably need to adjust the way belong in those most visible positions. It’s easier you talk with colleagues and customers. If it to wish for the spot than to win it, but the sales didn’t make sense, you’re the reason why. potential is well worth the effort. As with nearly every other aspect of life, language is constantly changing. English For this article, let’s keep is full of colorful expressions, but when the situations that inspired those expressions it simple by targeting the go away, the phrases gradually become factor that’s easiest to control: May 4, 12:00 PM meaningless. And, when people are born long after the inspiration has faded away, Page Speed. the phrases make no sense at all. Prestwick Country Club, Avon As Baby Boomers grow older, they’re For this article, let’s keep it simple by targeting finding that many familiar expressions result the factor that’s easiest to control: Page Speed. in blank stares from younger folks in the Go to http://GTmetrix.com and enter your web workplace. My favorite example is “toll-free address. SHOTGUN START call.” It’s been at least 40 years since I heard Google makes page loading time a big factor anyone mention a “toll call,” which is how in determining search engine positions because your grandparents referred to what your it knows that users hate to wait. You have seen parents called long-distance calls. plenty of pages that you click on and find yourself Other archaic phone-related terms that just sitting there watching the cursor spin… per refer to ancient concepts are “hang up” as and spin… and spin. What do you do? You give the way to end the call, “dial” for pressing the up and search for another site. The way Google keypad when placing a call, and “dial tone” sees it, if the people who land on your site are for the sound that let you know a landline is leaving to find what they are looking for on a player working correctly. (And when folks under 50 competitor’s site, your site wasted their time. hear about a “party line,” they assume it’s a Google shuffles its results to provide users greater $85 value. The engine very carefully watches and includes lunch and beverages reference to a political stance.) The “broken learns how visitors use each of the sites in its record” reference is another that doesn’t index to figures out which sites visitors like best. make much sense to people who grew up Slow sites deliver frustration to impatient users. listening to music on cassette tapes, CDs, If your site is using WordPress, there are MP3s, or through streaming. plugins that you can install that can make an What’s my point? Most people assume immediate difference. A free one that I like to use For more information or that everyone else understands them. But is called “Autoptimize”. Among other things, it if your audience is made of people from a removes unnecessary garbage from source code to RSVP your foursome different age group or cultural background, and combines separate back-end files into one, you’re not getting the understanding you ultimately trimming seconds off of the time it expect. takes for pages to download. contact Kerry Tuttle You have the responsibility for making Images are bandwidth hogs. Compressing sure that your audience understands. That images is easy if you use the right plugin. In at 317-544-6090 or means speaking or writing in language choosing which image compression tool to use that’s familiar to them, because it’s the only for SS-Times.com I evaluated several and finally [email protected] way to ensure that your communication will picked TinyPNG. (See http://tinypng.com) The be effective. It’s also better than going on WordPress plugin actually compresses the images like a broken record. as you upload them. It’s not free, but it’s cheap enough to be well worth it. With page speed being one of many ranking factors, test more details with a free site audit at http://businessleader.bz/webaudit/. Proceeds benefit Andrew Angle is the owner of NetGain Scott Flood can be contacted via email at Associates, Inc. He can be reached at Avon Education Foundation [email protected] or by calling (317) (317)534-2382. 839-1739, or visit his blog at: sfwriting. and Youth Leadership Hendricks County com/blog/. May 1-19, 2017 24 Hendricks County ICON myICON.info FAITH The Sinclair Family from Avon United Methodist Church

The Sinclair Family is very involved at Avon United Methodist WHERE WE Church and looking forward to the new worship space currently under WORSHIP construction. For the May edition of ‘Where We Worship,’ we feature the Sinclair Family of Avon.

What helps us grow spiritually at AUMC? What helps us grow spiritually at Avon UMC is the weekly fellowship we have during wor- ship. We attend as a family and it fills our hearts to enjoy the worship with music and a mes- sage from Pastor Larry. What helps us to feel connected to AUMC? Being involved! Ryan and I have held several different volunteer positions at the church... anything from teaching Sunday School and working in the nursery, to being chair of the Worship Team and Financial Secretary. All three of our girls attended the Play-N-Share pre- school program (many years ago) and we have continued to be a part of that program by Karie occasionally working as a substitute teacher. Now our girls are involved with IGGY (the after school youth program for 5/6 graders) as well as the Youth Group for 7-12 graders. We From left: Sara, Karie, Emily, Ryan and Kaitlyn Sinclair. Submitted Photo have also been involved with the music program through the Joyful Sound Choir (for kids 1st-5th grades) as well as JAM (a youth choir for kids 6th grade and up). We enjoy participat- more community groups that would like to have access to the space. The existing space ing in the Vacation Bible School Program, the church dinners, the annual variety show, Trunk while large and well utilized is just not enough for a growing youth program, fellowship be- or Treat, helping to serve meals to those less fortunate at Roberts Park United Methodist fore and after church services and exciting new programming possibilities. Avon UMC is a Church and by simply attending worship services. well-blended church with members and families that have been with us for many years and generations and lots of new young families that are looking for a church to connect with. One meaningful event that has taken place at AUMC? Curious about what Avon UMC has to offer, stop by and check us out…we look forward to One meaningful event that has taken place at Avon UMC for us is the baptism of our seeing you! youngest daughter, Sara. At Avon UMC it is a beautiful part of the service that the child is baptized then presented to the church family with a baptismal song. Every time we have a baptism we are reminded how special this is. Avon United Methodist Church 6850 E US Highway 36 Why would we recommend AUMC to others? Avon, IN 46123 Avon UMC is going through a building project that is adding a new worship space, gym/ 317-272-4068 • www.avonumc.com fellowship area, additional meeting rooms. With this additional space we will be able to host The Fruit of the Spirit the Christian’s life. We cannot be content to By Michael LeFebvre “master” the qualities we like and ignore the DEVOTIONAL “The fruit of the Spirit ones we find most difficult. When the Holy is love, joy, peace, pa- Spirit is at work, he desires to produce the tience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gen- well-rounded maturity of all nine “colors” in tleness, self-control; against such things there us. is no law.” (Galatians 5:22–23, ESV) Furthermore, the passage adds, “against On a sunny afternoon in the late 1660s, such things there is no law.” The purpose Isaac Newton placed a prism next to his of moral commands is to restrain the dark window. The brilliant white sunlight shone shadows of selfishness, greed, and pride through the prism and spread into a daz- from corrupting our lives. God’s law con- zling array of colors across the opposite fronts our lack of holiness and convicts us wall: stripes of red, orange, yellow, green, of our lack of love, godly joy, peace, and so blue, and violet. forth. But the Holy Spirit does even more Then Newton placed another prism close than the law alone can do. As we respond to to the first, and the colors were focused the law’s conviction, the Spirit nurtures his back into a stream of white light against the fruit in us. The more we grow in that fruit, wall. With this simple experiment, Newton the less our lives need the conviction of demonstrated that white light is actually God’s law. comprised of all the various colors of light, Welcome the conviction of God’s Spirit, combined. and pray for the bright shining light of the In a similar way, the passage above lists Spirit’s fruit to shine through you. the many “colors” of virtue that God’s Spirit nurtures in the lives of his people. Notice that the word “fruit” is singular, not plural. Michael LeFebvre is the pastor of Christ There are not nine fruits of the Spirit. There Church Reformed Presbyterian (online: ccrp. is one fruit: the white light of holiness. But church), holds a Ph.D. in biblical studies, and that holiness has many vibrant “colors.” has authored several books. The Spirit is not content to foster just one or two of these “colors” of godliness in May 1-19, 2017 ICON of the Month Hendricks County ICON 25 COMMUNITY myICON.info After retirement and as a volunteer, McKenney continues to show patience and compassion

Nursing is a vocation that takes a great What is it that makes you angry? deal of compassion. In honor of ‘Nurse’s I don’t get angry much; I have decided Week,’ May 6-12, we reflect on the sacrifices that it does me absolutely no good and made by these individuals. Linda McKenney accomplishes nothing. is one such individual who has spent 42 years as a Registered Nurse. McKenney is What or who is the greatest love of your founder of the Expectant Parent classes, life? and the Diabetic teaching classes at Floyd Grandchildren without a doubt. Memorial Hospital (New Albany, IN) where she worked for 33 years. In retirement, Linda Which living person in Hendricks County spends her time as a volunteer at Hope do you most admire? Healthcare Services. It has been said she is Steve Reeds, my pastor at Connection never seen without a smile and shows great Point Church. patience when serving others. What is the quality you most like in a What do you consider your greatest man? virtue? Faithfulness and integrity and being a I believe it is compassion. It’s served me Christian. well in my vocation. What quality do you admire most in a What do you most deplore in others? woman? Two-facedness - those individuals that Faithfulness and integrity and being a treat you well, and then talk behind your Christian. back. What is your greatest extravagance? What do you like most about living in I tend to not be extravagant. Hendricks County? I like that Brownsburg is a small What are your fears, phobias? community and it is where my children and I dislike and have a phobia of caves or grandchildren live. anything that is tightly enclosed.

If you had to live somewhere other than What has been the happiest time of your Hendricks County, where would it be? life? Probably back to Floyd Knobs. I have There are two: graduating from nurse’s many friends there. training and the birth of my first, second and third grandchildren. Then I was lucky If you could begin life over¸ what would enough to have two more born seven and you change? nine years later. Probably nothing as my history has made me the person I am. Which talent would you most like to possess? If money were no issue, how would you To play the piano. spend it? Pay off all debt my children and What do you most value in your friends? grandchildren may have. Caring, loving people.

What makes you happiest? Which historical figure do you most Being with family. identify with? None, really. What is your favorite vacation spot? Siesta Key, Florida What is your greatest regret? I regret I did not further my education. What do you do with idle time? It varies between reading, Sudoku and What tenet do you live by? coloring. Love your neighbor as yourself.

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BROWNSBURG AVON Brownsburg student awarded Spectrum Print and Marketing profitable for ACSC Spectrum Print and Mar- Chancellor’s Scholarship keting recently presented Brownsburg resident and munity. She volunteers for ACSC Administrators with a Nexus Academy student, a local assisted living facil- check for more than $9,700. Maddie Smith, recently ity in the hospice division This is part of an affiliation received the Chancellor’s while also balancing a job. that the ACSC Board entered Scholarship at IUPUI worth She says she enjoys bring- into with the company last $8,000 a year. Also, thanks ing cheer with the flowers year in which the district re- to her work ethic, she will she delivers. Maddie plans ceives a portion of revenue in graduate high school one to major in Criminal Justice exchange for the print shop year early. Maddie is also an at IUPUI. being housed at Avon High active volunteer in the com- School. “Our partnership with Spectrum Printing has been beneficial in offering lower printing costs to our schools,” said ACSC Director of Finance and Operations Dr. Scott Wyndham. “Additionally, the revenue generated through this partnership is just one way that ACSC continues to explore creative ways to maximize resources that yield From left: Dr. Maggie Hoernemann, Avon Schools Superintendent, Dr. Scott Wyndham, ACSC Director of additional funds.” Finance and Operations, and Charlie Dorton, owner of Spectrum Print and Marketing. Photo Submitted. CLASSIFIEDS: PLACE YOUR AD - CALL 300-8782

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What is Hendricks County ICON’S average readership? Madelyn Smith, Chancellor’s Scholarship winner and student at Nexus OVER 25 POSITIONS AVAILABLE Academy in Indianapolis. Submitted photo • Customer Service/Access Control Thomas named Lincoln % • Security Officer Elementary Principal • Armed Officer Megan Thomas was rently under construction • Flexible/Mobile Officers named principal of Lincoln and will be open to start 94 Elementary after approval by the 2018-2019 schoolyear. the Brownsburg Community “Megan Thomas is an excep- Source: School Corporation (BCSC) tional educator and will lead SMARI, Inc. Full and Part-time positions, flexible schedules March 2016 School Board at its April 10 the staff at Lincoln Elemen- and advancement opportunities are available. meeting. Mrs. Thomas is tary to continue to provide currently the Instructional the excellent education that Call Today: Coach for Delaware Trail Brownsburg families have Apply online at securitasjobs.com | Questions? Call 812-376-0425 Elementary in Brownsburg. come to expect,” said BCSC (317) 451-4088 Lincoln Elementary is cur- Superintendent Jim Snapp. Isn’t it time to listen to your body?

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